Sensation Chopper build

[zombiewoof]

This one is for me. I really dig the lines this bike has. I found a Tecumseh 5hp Power Sport engine I am going to use on it. I will have to come up with a different exhaust due to clearance issues, but that shouldn't be too difficult.

Here it is how I found it:

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The rattle can green kills me, so I hit it with some flat black until I do a better paint job on it. The Tec is just sitting on there for mock up. I also recovered the seat.

 

[TANKSAREUS]

NICE:thumbsup:thats gonna be a beaut

 

[zombiewoof]

I am not sure if I want to keep the stamped steel spoke front wheel on this or go back to the original size and style. Due to the 70's chopper style, I think a set of Astra 5 spoke wheels would be sweet on it. I am also thinking about ditching the scrub brake and going with something a little better.

What do you guys think?

 

[markus]

I am not sure if I want to keep the stamped steel spoke front wheel on this or go back to the original size and style. Due to the 70's chopper style, I think a set of Astra 5 spoke wheels would be sweet on it. I am also thinking about ditching the scrub brake and going with something a little better.

What do you guys think?

The astros would look pretty good, the beater one I owned had Tab locs (original astro design-only 4") and I thought they looked good, just needed a big tire for the back :thumbsup:

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[zombiewoof]

Since making the deal for the '70 Sprint and picking up the Chaparral roller, I am thinking I am going to set this one for one of my daughters. I have a really nice old two horse Briggs that would be perfect for her. I will probably let her pick a color (her favorite is blue, fingers crossed, no pink).

Other than freshening up the ignition and cleaning the carb the Briggs will be a drop in. It is white with the gold diamond decals. She only weighs about 60lbs so it should pull her around the yard just fine.

 

[fistfullabar]

any paint with pearl or flake plus a sissy bar maybe??gotta make the seat match for her too:thumbsup:

 

[Fat Boy]

The astros would look pretty good, the beater one I owned had Tab locs (original astro design-only 4") and I thought they looked good, just needed a big tire for the back :thumbsup:

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Markus that bike doesn't look like that today :smile: . Thanks for the before shot I never took one before ripping into it , it definately looks better with the sissy bar I copied off my original Chopper :thumbsup:

 

[zombiewoof]

What engine is on that chopper? That is the same kind I am going to try on my Chaparral build. The exhaust being on the side and carb being centered, it should give me the clearance I need.


I would like to see the after pics with the sissy bar.

 

[zombiewoof]

I am thinking about ditching the scrub brake. What would be the best way to go about putting a better brake on it? Drum & new wheel, could I use my wheel and add a drum to that or a disc set up?

All opinions welcomed.


Thanks in advance guys!:thumbsup:

 

[RobertC]

Hey ZW....I would keep the scrub brake.

I had a Sensation Mike Bike as a kid, and have another one now...the scrub brake does a great job.

It is original to your bike, and if the original size tire has the right amount of air, does a great of stopping :thumbsup: .

I'd say leave the scrub, and if you want more brakes, add some sort of band or clutch brake ?

Let me know if you get tired of it altogether, as I'd love to have a Sensation chopper, and would be interested in it.

Have fun.

Robert C

 

[zombiewoof]

Hey ZW....I would keep the scrub brake.

I had a Sensation Mike Bike as a kid, and have another one now...the scrub brake does a great job.

It is original to your bike, and if the original size tire has the right amount of air, does a great of stopping :thumbsup: .

I'd say leave the scrub, and if you want more brakes, add some sort of band or clutch brake ?

Let me know if you get tired of it altogether, as I'd love to have a Sensation chopper, and would be interested in it.

Have fun.

Robert C

Good to know! Thanks for the info.

 

[Fat Boy]

A clutch brake is a good extra brake and easy to hide under the cover :thumbsup:

 

[zombiewoof]

A clutch brake is a good extra brake and easy to hide under the cover :thumbsup:

Now I like that idea! Thanks!